An Army Bomb Disposal Team rendered safe a viable Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Tallaght this evening.

The Defence Forces deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team in response to a request from An Garda Sí­ochána after a suspect device was found at a private residence in the Rossfield area of Tallaght. A number of nearby houses were evacuated and a cordon was put in place for public safety.

The team arrived on scene at 6.55 pm. After an initial assessment, the device was confirmed as viable. The device was made safe at the scene without the need for a controlled explosion. The scene was declared safe at 8.30 pm.

All component parts and evidence were handed over to the Gardaí­ to assist them with their investigation into the incident.